Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
What We Need:
As a Sr Advanced Software Engineer – Android OS Architect, you will help architect and develop advanced embedded Android and Linux platforms for Brady Corp connected devices and industrial IoT solutions. This role is centered on systems-level software engineering, including Android platform customization, embedded software architecture, hardware/software integration, and low-level system optimization across modern SoC platforms.
You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to drive Android platform development from system bring-up through production, supporting scalable, secure, and high-performing device solutions used in mission-critical environments.
*You will work out of our Fort Mill, SC location on a Hybrid work schedule. For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.*
**Candidates must a US Citizen and or US Permanent Resident to apply for this role. We will not be able to provide Visa Sponsorship for this position.**
What You'll Be Doing:
- Architect and develop embedded Android/Linux software platforms for next generation connected and IoT devices.
- Design and customize Android system components across Framework, System Services, Middleware, HAL, and Linux Kernel layers.
- Lead platform bring-up, BSP integration, and hardware/software validation on Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung, NXP, or similar SoC architectures.
- Drive software architecture decisions focused on scalability, performance, security, maintainability, and reliability.
- Develop and optimize system-level software in C, C++, and Java for embedded Android and Linux environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex cross-layer system issues involving IPC, drivers, HAL implementations, kernel interactions, and hardware peripherals.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, quality, and product teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Support Android OS upgrades, migrations, security enhancements, and platform certification activities.
- Contribute to Android Framework customization, Treble architecture, AIDL/HIDL implementations, and SELinux configuration.
- Participate in system verification, validation, root cause analysis, and performance optimization activities.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to software engineers across embedded and Android platform development efforts.
- Support customer-facing technical discussions and field issue resolution as needed.
What You Will Need To Be Successful:
- 5 + years of experience in Embedded systems architecture, System design and development, specifically Linux and Android Embedded Systems and Software Architecture in Smart Devices, IOT, Aviation, Automotive, or similar industry.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Qualcomm, MediaTek/Samsung/NXP or similar multi-core HW SOC architectures using Android OS or Linux platforms.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience with C, C++ and JAVA coding languages.
- 5+ years of experience with Android Application or SDK Development.
- Expertise in Android framework System Service Middleware HAL Driver/Kernel interactions across multiple operating systems.
About Us:
Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:
- Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
- Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.
From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running.
Why work at Brady:A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.
Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.
Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
- Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
- A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
- Dress-for-your-day dress code
- Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program